Black Friday Travel Deals, Black Friday Cruise Deals & End-of-The-Year Travel Specials

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Hi everyone! I suggest you give the gift of travel to yourself and your loved ones this year for a stress free holiday season! Travel will bring you joy, wellness benefits galore and memories to last a lifetime.

Below are current offers you can book with me. They are all open for booking now and most expire soon so contact me for more information or click the links below. You can reach me at daria@journeysofalifetime.biz or 415-939-5773 or schedule a call here. If you are a current client you can text me!

See my personal favorites below in blue.

These offers are all combinable with all of the other perks I get with these suppliers, hotels, resorts and cruise lines. So don't make the mistake of trying to book on your own when you get a better value with me. Plus, when you reserve with me you get my personal white-glove service, expertise, advice, world-wise connections, experience and a stress-free process!

AFRICA 

Botswana: Fly Me around Botswana deal. Book an all-inclusive 7-night package and save up to 46% Booking Window: Now - 1/10/26.

Milestone Celebrations Offer: Save Up to 20% on Accommodations for Honeymoons, Birthdays, Anniversaries & More Booking Window: Now - 12/20/26. 

Safaris: Save up to $1,000 per couple on tailor-made safaris. Escorted Safaris across Southern and East Africa save $1,000 per person Book by Dec 31, 2025. This is an offer through my favorite safari company in Africa!

Up to 40% off 2026 stays by purchasing a limited number of Cyber Monday $4,000 travel vouchers for $3,000. Vouchers are valid for new lodge bookings across Africa, Asia and South America, redeemable for up to three years.

ATHENS 

New Hotel Athens: 30% off stays through May 3, 2026 at this modernist boutique property in the city center. The offer includes breakfast and requires full prepayment at booking.

CARIBBEAN

Park Hyatt St. Kitts: 30% off suites booked through January 31, 2026 for stays through August 31, 2026.

COSTA RICA

Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique: 4th night complimentary, confirmed upgrade (subject to availability), and resort credit of $500 for guestrooms or $1,000 for suites. Reserve a 3-night minimum stay by November 30, 2025 for travel through April 2025.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Amanera: Has several special offers at the moment including wellness escapes with lots of extras thrown in. Aman properties are among my favorite wellness retreats.

FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS 

30% off standard rates for stays booked Nov. 25–Dec. 1, 2025, for travel Nov. 28, 2025–May 31, 2026. The offer is fully prepaid, nonrefundable and not eligible for additional member discounts. A couple of my favorites are Fairmont Pacific Rim (in Vancouver) and the classic Fairmont San Francisco.

FRENCH POLYNESIA

The Brando: Located on Tetiaroa island in Tahiti. Enjoy your 4th night free plus complimentary roundtrip air from Papeete Tahiti to The Brando. Book by January 1, 2026 for travel between January 27 - March 31, 2026.

G ADVENTURES

Up to 30% off more than 400 trips. Trips must be booked by November 30, 2025 and discount is valid for travel through April 30, 2026. Additional discounts of 10–15% apply for select 2026 departures booked by Nov. 30, 2025.

GALAPAGOS 

Save $1,000 on select 2026 Galápagos departures. Booking Window: Now - 11/30/25.

HAWAII 

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa: 45% off stays of five nights or more. The offer is valid Nov. 28–Dec. 2, 2025, for travel Jan. 20–Sept. 30, 2026.

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel: On Hawaii Island. Offer is a sixth night free plus daily breakfast for two with a four-night minimum stay. The offer is valid through Dec. 14, 2026, for select room categories.

The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort: Also in Mauna Kea. Offering guests a sixth night free, plus daily breakfast for two with a four-night minimum stay. The promotion is valid through Dec. 14, 2026, for select stays.

ITALY

Helvetia & Bristol Florence: Book 2 nights and get a 3rd free or book 3 nights and get a 4th free for stays through December 31, 2025.

LONDON 

Beaumont Mayfair: Book 2 nights, get a 3rd night free. Book 3 nights, get a 4th night free.

The Londoner: Book 3 nights, get the 4th night free. Book by February 28th 2026 and stay by the end of December 2027. Some blackout dates apply.

MEXICO 

Receive $500 in resort credits with a 4+ Night Stay at select properties. Booking Window: Now – December 31, 2025. Travel Window: Now – December 23, 2026 (blackout dates apply). Contain me for property details.

Nobu Los Cabos: Up to 35% off stays across both its hotel and residences, along with exclusive wellness and luxury perks. The promotion runs Nov. 4–23, 2025, for travel through Dec. 18, 2026, and includes spa and fitness credits, private chef experiences, airport transfers and early check-in privileges. This resort is one of the best values in Cabo for a luxury stay.

St Regis Punta Mita: 4th Night free for stays from January 3, 2025 – April 19, 2026 and 3rd Night free for stays from April 20, 2026 – December 19, 2026. One of my favorite resorts in the Punta Mita area with a gorgeous beach.

Velas Resorts (Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Maya): Up to 25% savings on nightly rates, with complimentary stays for kids, 50% off for teens and added perks like golf and spa access. The offer runs Nov. 28–Dec. 1, 2025, across multiple Velas properties in Mexico. Velas resorts are among my favorites in Mexico particularly Grand Velas Los Cabos and Velas Boutique which have amazing food and wine even though they are all-inclusives.

Viceroy Hotels & Resorts (Los Cabos, Riviera Maya): Up to 35% off best available rates plus exclusive credits at participating properties worldwide during its Cyber Sale. The promotion runs Nov. 18–Dec. 3, 2025, for travel through Dec. 31, 2026, with varying terms by property.

PHILIPPINES

Amanpulo: Is featuring wellness escapes with lots of extras thrown in. Aman properties are among my favorite wellness retreats.

PUERTO RICO 

Condado Vanderbilt Hotel in San Juan is offering 20% off suites and a $100 hotel credit for two-night stays or longer. The promotion runs Nov. 27–Dec. 2, 2025, for stays through Oct. 31, 2026.

ST MARTIN VILLAS

Guests Receive Free Nights or Up to 15% Off Select Villas in St. Martin. Booking Window: Now - 12/21/25.

USA 

Ritz Carlton Baccara, Santa Barbara: Book 3 nights and get your 4th night free + $400 resort credit when reserve a suite.

Salamander Collection in Middleburg, VA is offering up to 35% off select stays. The offer is valid through Dec. 6, 2025 for travel through 2026.

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas: Up to 50% off all-suite accommodations and a $50 beverage credit during its Cyber Sale. Venetian Rewards members receive up to 55% off and a $55 credit. The sale runs Nov. 10–Dec. 2, 2025, for stays from Nov. 16, 2025–Sept. 10, 2026 (two-night minimum, cancellable up to 72 hours before check-in).

Viceroy Hotels & Resorts (Chicago, Santa Monica, Washington, DC): Up to 35% off best available rates plus exclusive credits at participating properties worldwide during its Cyber Sale. The promotion runs Nov. 18–Dec. 3, 2025, for travel through Dec. 31, 2026, with varying terms by property.

CRUISES

Just about every cruise line is having a sale right now, but not all of them deliver an excellent experience. Here are my favorites!

AmaWaterways (River): Up to $4,000 Off 2027 River Cruises. This exclusive offer applies to all stateroom categories. Book by December 31, 2025. This is my favorite river cruise line!

Atlas Ocean Voyages (Ocean): Extended Black Friday Sale offers up to 40% savings plus one complimentary perk — air credit up to $2,000 per stateroom, a pre-expedition hotel or land package or enhanced Wi-Fi — on select 2026 Arctic, Antarctica, Mediterranean and Northern Europe voyages. Book by Dec. 5.

Avalon Waterways (River): Up to $3,000 per couple in savings, free airfare and prepaid gratuities on select 2026 cruises. Black Friday deals run November 10 to December 10 for select 2026 and early 2027 vacations worldwide.

Azamara Cruises (Ocean): Up to $4,000 off select sailings and $500 of onboard credit per stateroom. Book between November 18 and December 2 for voyages in the Caribbean (Dec 2025), Japan (March 2026), Italy (April 2026) and Alaska (June 2026).

Crystal (Ocean): $500 'As You Wish' shipboard credit per suite and complimentary laundry, dry cleaning and pressing on select 2026–2027 sailings across the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, Alaska and more (excluding World and Grand Journeys). Offer valid for bookings made Nov. 20–Dec. 5, 2025.

Emerald Cruises (River & Ocean): Up to 35% bonus savings per stateroom. Up to $300 per person in additional savings. FREE flexible booking plan (up to $200 value).

Explora Journeys (Ocean): Save up to 40% plus a 5% reduced deposit!. 515+ inspiring journeys across all suite categories, this exclusive offer opens the door to exploration across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe, Asia, Alaska, and beyond. Booking Window: 11/03/25 - 12/01/25. This is my favorite ocean cruise line!

Oceania Cruises: Up to 50% off more than 170 voyages across 2026–2027. Save on worldwide itineraries — from Alaska and Europe to Asia and the Caribbean.

Regent Seven Seas: Up to 40% savings on select 2026-2027 voyages + $500 shipboard credit on on top itineraries across Europe, Asia, Alaska, and more! This offer has full combinability with the Regent Select Amenities (RSA) program. On eligible RSA departures, you can add an additional $300 Shipboard Credit per suite. Booking Window: 11/14/25 - 12/02/25.

Scenic Luxury Cruises (River & Ocean): Up to 35% bonus savings per suite. Up to $500 per person in additional savings. FREE Flexible Booking Plan (up to $250 value).

Seabourn: Two-Category Veranda Suite Upgrades and up to $2,000 shipboard credit per suite on select sailings. Booking Window: 11/12/25 - 12/02/25.

Silversea: Savings of up to $10,000 per suite on expedition voyages and up to $6,000 on classic voyages across more than 900 sailings worldwide through 2028. Available November 11 to December 2. The promotion also includes reduced deposits (starting at 15% off).

Trafalgar River Cruises: Buy One Guest Get The 2nd 50% off OR up to 15% Savings on Select Departures! Booking Window: 10/30/25 - 12/04/25.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises: Starting November 28, Uniworld reveals a new daily offer for 12 weekdays — from 50% off select cruises to free extensions and waived solo supplements. Deals apply to select 2026 sailings.

Viking: Free International Airfare + Free Beverage Package + Special Fares on Select 2026 Voyages! Booking Window: 11/13/25 - 12/02/25. If you currently have a cruise booked with Viking that you reserved before November 1, 2025, there is another offer with additional savings of up to $1,400 off per couple for itineraries of 15 days or longer or $900 off per couple for itineraries up to 14 days and deposits are only $25! This my favorite cruise line through which to book airfare. They have amazing deals and excellent air service, a really fantastic value for an excellent cruise.

Ready to grab one of these deals before they expire? Contact me today!

—Daria Dimitroff, November 2025

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Contact me to customize your next trip. My specialities are bespoke luxury vacations, group trips, and exclusive cruise experiences.

Booking through me is better than reserving on your own because I’m an expert. I do this every day and have local contacts all over the world. I provide a stress-free experience and save you time. I give you personalized advice. I get you a better value, including perks. I have clout and connections. I customize your trip, and I’m a real human who delivers exceptional service and takes care of you before, during, and after your journey.

You can reach me at daria@journeysofalifetime.biz or 415-939-5773 or schedule a call here.